Transcript Inroduction to The Art of Caregiving

Introduction to The Art
of Caregiving
Pre Nursing Assistant Class
Three settings where a CNA can
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Hospital
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Nursing Home
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Home Health
Primary job of a Nursing Assistant:
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
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Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Moving/Transferring
Feeding
Ambulating
Elimination
Vital Signs Include:
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Temperature
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Pulse
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Respirations
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Blood Pressure
Long-Term Care Facility
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It is for older or disabled residents who need
continual care.
Hospital
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A hospital provides health care for people of
all ages and most medical conditions.
Intensive Care Unit
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The ICU treats very sick patients with lifethreatening illnesses who may need continual
monitoring (24/7)
Resident
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The person who receives care in a Long-term
care facility (nursing home).
Medical Doctor
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Has all medical responsibility for the patient or
resident. He/she works along with the RN.
Registered Nurse (RN)
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Coordinates patient/resident care with the
doctor
Dispenses(gives) medication
Gives Treatments
Gives Bedside Care
Supervises LPNs and CNAs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Gives bedside nursing cares and basic
treatments
Can give some, but not all, oral medications
and IV medications.
Works under the supervision of an
RN
Nursing Assistant (CNA, NA)
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Gives Basic Bedside nursing care
Assists with ADLs
Vital Signs
6 principles of care
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Basic rules all caregivers must remember in
making decisions about how to provide care.
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safety
privacy
dignity
communication
independence
infection control
SAFETY
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Keeping a person free from harm
PRIVACY
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Do not allow a person’s private things to be
seen or overheard by other people.
DIGNITY
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Treat each person with respect at all times.
COMMUNICATION
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Be available to listen, talk and respond to a
person’s thoughts and feelings.
Tell the person about the care you plan to
provide before doing it.
Report important information to your charge
nurse.
INDEPENDENCE
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Encourage people to do as much for
themselves as they can.
People feel better about themselves and
recover faster if they can do things for
themselves.
INFECTION CONTROL
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Help prevent the spread of germs
Rehabilitation
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Part of long-term care
The process that will help a resident regain
their physical and emotional health.
Chronic Illness
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A long-lasting illness that may not go away.
Terminal Illness
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A serious illness, the person is not expected to
live.
Nausea
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Someone who is in severe pain or on a specific
medication may experience nausea.
Nausea is the feeling that you may vomit or
throw up.
Medicare/Medicaid
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Medicare: a federal insurance program for
persons over 65 years old or are disabled.
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Medicaid: a state administrated program that
provides health coverage for persons with low
income.
Hospice Care
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A program for someone who is dying
It provides physical and emotional support to
the patient and the family.
Monitor
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To observe, watch
Taking vital signs is one way to monitor your
resident
Charge Nurse
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The supervising nurse during a work shift
The nursing assistant reports to the charge
nurse.
Hygiene
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To keep the body clean.
This is part of the nursing assistant’s job, to
help the resident maintain good hygiene.